This week we catch up on the departure of more than one notable fashion designer, recommend a bevy of documentaries... more

This week we address our most requested topic of all time: 'why do women's garments have fewer pockets?!' Dr. Hannah... more

Oh the perils of being a Medieval, tassel loving peasant in the 21st century! In this episode, we meet Tyler... more

From 1520 to 1560, the style-conscious accountant Matthäus Schwarz and his son Veit Konrad immortalized their adventures in dressing in... more

In this episode, we go "behind the seams" of Geoffrey Holder's whimsical costume designs for the seven-time, Tony Award winning... more

In the conclusion of our two-part episode on the work of Hollywood designer Gilbert Adrian, we turn our attention away... more

This week we get get the inside scoop on a new fashion history television series coming early next year, chat... more

One of American fashion's greats, the work Gilbert Adrian defined classic Hollywood glamour and pushed high fashion in new directions... more

Amber-Dawn Bear Robe joins us to discuss the past, present, and future of Indigenous fashion, including the myriad of fashion... more

The work of the late, great designer Lee Alexander McQueen consistently blurred the lines between fashion and art, a fact... more

Today's we answer several listeners' requests for an episode on the American womenswear brand Lilli Ann. One of the great runaway... more

No longer the household name she was during her own time, Dorothy Liebes has been recognized as "one of the... more

Today's episode is all about you, our listeners! We answer a few burning fashion history questions, share some touching stories... more

For centuries, the art and aesthetics of ancient Egypt have captured the imagination of--and served as inspiration for--creatives the world... more

The final episode of our Barbie fashion history series explores Barbie's flowering into a fully fledged fashion icon in the... more

Barbie gets the full haute couture treatment in episode two of our Barbie fashion history series which takes us into... more

From the digitization of a fashion history treasure trove to Cinderella's real life castle, we discuss the latest things happening... more

Barbie is so much more than a child's toy. Since making her debut in 1959, the Barbie doll has become... more

Because one episode could not contain all of our Paris adventures! Today we chat about an exhibition on hair... more

From the houses of the great haute couturiers and courtesans to the oldest haberdasheries and perfume makers in France, this... more

By popular demand, we bring you our tips and tricks for shopping for vintage clothing. We discuss natural vs. synthetic... more

Today we are podcasting LIVE from Paris!Haute couture embroidery designer, archivist and author Nadia Albertini joins us to discuss her... more

Fifth generation Diné (Navajo) weavers Lynda Teller Pete and Barbara Teller Ornelas have been instrumental in rewriting the history and... more

This week we take an indepth look into the sacred cultural practice and art form of Diné (Navajo) weaving with... more

In part 2 of this week's episodes about wigs, Jessica Glasscock joins us again to speak about the market for... more

Join us all this week to wig out with fashion historian and author, Jessica Glasscock as we explore her recently... more

Part two of our interview with Chris Royer who joins us for to discuss her life working alongside the legendary... more

"Halstonette" Chris Royer joins us to discuss her life working alongside the legendary designer Halston and her instrumental role in... more

From the incredible history of silk marbling to the recent Pet Gala, this week we chat about fashion finds, current... more

Perhaps one of the most under-appreciated designers of the 20th century, fashion curator Niloo Paydar joins us to discuss fashion... more

From groundbreaking covers of Vogue to Beyoncé's Renaissance couture, fashion history is in the making!RECOMMENDED READING:Beyoncé x Balmain: https://us.balmain.com/en/experience/renaissance-couture-beyonce-x-balmainWhalebone corsetry:... more

Dressed is back and to celebrate, we are bringing you an annual listener favorite: our Met Gala coverage! Our... more

A quick message from April and Cassidy as they take a break over the next few weeks to make exciting... more

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For forty plus years, Anne Sykes (1818-1890) documented her life through fabric, creating a dress diary comprised of two thousand... more

In part two of our examination of hip hop style, we chat about iconic sneaker looks, high fashion's love affair... more

2023 celebrates the 50th anniversary of the birth of hip hop! All this week co-curators Elena Romero and Elizabeth Way... more

This week, we celebrate Lebanese fashion history, heritage, and craftsmanship with Joe Challita, founder of the Lebanese Fashion History Foundation.... more

From the most toxic makeup in history to the world's first sunglasses, we discuss all things fashion and Guinness World... more

This week we discuss the recent Spring/Summer 2023 couture shows, some upcoming fashion auctions and how April and Cassidy both... more

Saddle up, Dressed listeners! Today Dr. Sonya Abrego joins us to speak about the multicultural influences in American westernwear and... more

We continue to explore the landmark exhibition Africa Fashion with Dr. Christine Checinska, Senior Curator Africa and Diapsora Fashion at... more

We are joined by artist, designer, and master storyteller Dr. Christine Checinska, Senior Curator Africa and Diapsora Fashion at the... more

In part two of our examination of Vivienne Westwood's career, Alexander Fury joins us to discuss Westwood's transition from the... more

In late December 2022, fashion lost one of its greats. In part one of this two-part episode, Alexander Fury joins... more

After a deep dive into etiquette manuals, we explore the complex codes of introductions and calling during the 19th century. Our... more

Fashion history and crime labs may seem like strange bedfellows. This week we speak to real-life dress detective, Amber Butchart,... more

We continue to explore the intimate relationship between fashion and film from World War II into the 1970s. Recommended Reading: Deborah Nadoolman... more

On this two-part episode, we celebrate the hundred and thirty plus year love affair between fashion and film. ⁠ Recommended Reading:... more

This week we speak with Paris-based fashion journalist Dana Thomas about the rise of fashion fashion and its true cost. Our... more